What is up with Dutasteride making peoples hair loss worse 9/1/2026
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride often causes increased hair shedding initially. Dutasteride is stronger but takes longer to show results, leading to concerns about worsening hair loss during the transition.
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6 / 6 resultscommunity 6 months after switching to Dutasteride, lost more hair than ever
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can cause increased hair shedding, which may last several months before potential regrowth. Some users suggest combining both medications or waiting up to a year for improvement, while others report better results with finasteride alone.
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community So many horror stories about switching from fin to dut
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